Meet some of the families who are benefiting from a therapeutic video game: Dino Island
Traditionally, these types of approaches have been very difficult or costly for families to access, so our focus on developing Dino Island has been to create something that’s effective, but also accessible and affordable,” says Dr. Sarah Macoun, Associate Professor in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Victoria and the lead researcher on the project.
When Kai was diagnosed with autism at the age of four, his parents Abby and Paul were surprised—aside from some speech challenges, nothing led them to suspect he was autistic. Unfamiliar with the diagnosis and unsure where to turn, Abby and Paul started to connect with supports in their community.
When Kai enrolled in Secret Agent Society, he struggled with social norms like giving other people a chance to talk during a conversation and not engaging with his peers if they were talking about something he wasn’t interested in,” ~ Abby, Kai’s mother
When a child receives a diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), families often don’t know where to turn and struggle to find supports that are FASD informed. The Fetal Alcohol Resource Program exists to change this.
What makes the Fetal Alcohol Resource Program unique is there’s a team of us who respond to the individual needs of each child and family,” ~ Manon Kelso, FARP Program Manager
Too often scientific discoveries never reach the families and kids who need them. Kids Brain Health Network exists to change this and to help all children live their best lives.
